Chris Ofili is an English artist born on October 10, 1968 in Manchester, England. He is best known for his unique use of elephant dung in his paintings, which often attempt to use humor to draw attention to racial and sexual stereotypes. His works have been exhibited in galleries around the world and have been praised for their boldness and creativity.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
About
English Artist best known for incorporating elephant dung into his paintings. His paintings often attempt to use humor to draw attention to racial and sexual stereotypes.
Before Fame
He studied at the Chelsea School of Art from 1988 to 1991 and the Royal College of Art from 1991 to 1993.
Trivia
He won the 1998 Turner Prize for his artistic accomplishments.
Family Life
He was born in Manchester, England, but studied abroad in Zimbabwe and later relocated to Trinidad.
Associated With
Rudy Giuliani sued the Brooklyn Museum of Art due to their display of one of his more controversial pieces.